Cost of living in Albany

Dining and Restaurants

• Inexpensive Restaurant Meal - A meal at a casual restaurant will typically cost $14.60 on average, with a range between $12.98 and $16.22.
• Mid-Range Restaurant (Three-Course Meal for Two) - For a more upscale dining experience, expect to pay around $77.88.
• Fast Food (e.g., McDonald's) - A McMeal or equivalent combo meal averages $7.79.
• Beverages (e.g., Domestic Beer, Imported Beer, Cappuccino, Coke/Pepsi) - Domestic beer averages $7.46, imported beer $6.49, cappuccino $3.89, and Coke/Pepsi $2.27.

Grocery Prices

• Milk - Milk is priced at $1.27 per liter on average.
• Bread (Loaf of Fresh White Bread) - A loaf of fresh white bread costs $1.43 on average.
• Eggs (Dozen) - A dozen eggs average $3.89.
• Fruits (e.g., Apples, Bananas) - Apples cost $3.21 per kg, while bananas average $2.56 per kg.
• Vegetables (e.g., Potatoes, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions) - Potatoes are priced at $2.60 per kg, lettuce $2.08 per head, tomatoes $3.89 per kg, and onions $1.62 per kg.

Transportation

• Fuel (Gasoline) - Gasoline is priced at $1.23 per liter.

Housing Costs

Utilities

• Basic Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, etc.) - Basic utilities for an 85m2 apartment cost $93.75 on average.
• Internet - Internet services range from $19.47 to $51.27, with an average cost of $35.37.
• Mobile Phone Plan - A mobile phone plan with calls and 10GB+ data averages $19.47.